Olympic Handball Final – Denmark vs France Preview & Prediction
GENERAL OVERVIEW
When is the Tokyo 2020 Olympics taking place? The Tokyo 2020 Olympics is taking take place between 23rd July, 2021 and 8th August 2021, although some preliminary events began on 21st July, 2021.
Where is the Tokyo 2020 Olympics taking place? While the vast majority of Olympic action will naturally take place in Tokyo or the surrounding areas, the likes of Yokohama, Saitama, Sendai, Kashima and Sapporo are also hosting events.
Where can I get tickets for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? Many events at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are be taking place without spectators, but not all. For full information, your best bet is to head here for the latest information.
What TV channel is the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on in the UK? Televised Olympic coverage is shared between BBC and Eurosport so it is worth checking their schedules for the full breakdown.
Where can I stream the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the UK? Unlike in previous Olympic Games, the Beeb can only show two live events at any one time, which are viewable on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app. Eurosport subscribers can stream the action on Eurosport Player, while the biggest offering is available for subscribers of discovery+, the new player in town. For those not inclined, the BBC have a highlights programme at 19:30 every evening.
EVENT OVERVIEW
What time is the Men’s Handball final taking place? 13:00 on Saturday 7th August (UK time)
Where is the Men’s Handball final taking place? Yoyogi National Stadium
Who are the reigning Olympic champions in the Men’s Handball? Denmark
WHO ARE THE LEADING MEDAL CONTENDERS?
The reigning champions, Denmark, have reached the final for the second consecutive Olympic games following a 27-23 victory over Spain in the semi-finals. The Danes won four out of their five pool stage matches with their only defeat in that stage of the competition coming in their final match of the competition as they lost 33-30 against Sweden.
They will be coming up against a France side that also won four and lost one of their pool stage matches. Their defeat also came in their final group stage match when they were already qualified as they went down 32-29 against Norway.
France had a more comfortable quarter-final victory against Bahrain whilst Denmark edged out the more difficult opponent of Norway whilst they both won their semi-final 27-23 against Egypt and Spain respectively.
TSZ’S PREDICTION
The International Handball Federation ranks Denmark at third in the world with France in seventh so it is a slight surprise to see the French reach this stage of the competition. Denmark are the better side and their experience of having already won an Olympic gold medal just five years ago means they will come into this as the favourites.
TSZ Tip: DENMARK TO WIN
